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Thousands of Oklahomans switched party affiliation ahead of primary elections
Concept image with the silhouette of a human head with a human brain imposed
Kansas governor’s veto stands, stopping proposed changes to education assessments
Roadside-style sign with the words "Elections Ahead"
Republicans pick Scott Bottoms, Victor Marx for Colorado governor primary ballot at state assembly
View from behind of a person holding a megaphone at a protest rally.
Kansas students to face punishment for protests after lawmakers override veto
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Elon Musk’s xAI sues Colorado over AI consumer protection law
Map of the state of New Mexico, showing portions of surrounding states
New Mexico's faith, tribal leaders call foul on Chaco Canyon fast-track drilling
Wooden tiles spelling out the word "politics"
GOP lawmaker asks for 600-page Colorado budget bill to be read at length over ethics grievance
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Politics: 2026Talks - April 10, 2026
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Bill to expand support for struggling Nebraska K-3 readers falls to filibuster
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Politics: 2026Talks - April 9, 2026
Hand inserting a piece of paper into a ballot box in front of the Colorado flag.
Colorado voters sour on both Trump and Democrats, poll finds
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Signatures gathered against Colorado gun barrels bill
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Mark Hillman’s Capitol Review - Even in Colorado, freedom of speech is for ‘everyone’
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Politics: 2026Talks - April 8, 2026
Map of the state of Oklahoma, showing portions of surrounding states
Candidate filing brings surprises: One new Oklahoma statewide office seeker wins by default.
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Public comment, once contentious, quietly disappears from state Board of Education meetings
Kansas State Capitol
Kansas governor vetoes tax credit programs for private schools
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Politics: 2026Talks - April 7, 2026
East front door of the United States Capitol building from a distance
Makeover in store for Congress with flood of lawmakers headed for the exits
Model house made of wood resting on United State currency. A calculator, pen, notepad, and keys are nearby.
Drive for more housing sparks rare bipartisanship in statehouses
Pile of red, white, and blue lapel pins with the word "Vote"
North Dakota's enthusiasm for voter outreach reflected in new LWV chapters
Front page of a newspaper with a headline reading "Politics" next to a pair of glasses.
Politics: 2026Talks - April 6, 2026
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Trump budget seeks 43 percent boost in defense spending, cuts in many domestic programs
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Denver’s 1876 municipal election shaped a fast-growing frontier city
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